RICARDO, DAVID. 1772-1823.


"Bank Report" [of the Bank of England] In The New Times, No 5852, May 25, 1819. London: A. Mitchell, 1819.Folio (532 x 385 mm). 4 pp. Minor toning, with some chipping along edges.A DISCUSSION OF DAVID RICARDO'S INGOT PLAN FOR THE BANK OF ENGLAND. The Ingot Plan suggested a return to the gold standard by making bank notes convertible into gold ingots rather than coins. In this way the state could curb the huge profits accruing to the private Bank of England, which Ricardo felt should accrue to the public instead.